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A U.S. cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs and passengers lose their homes
The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel....
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Trump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling
President Donald Trump said that his administration is "terminating" a Biden-era rule that aimed to cut planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling....
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Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5
Tampa Bay became the fourth team in World Series history to avoid elimination with an extra-inning comeback. Game 5 in the best-of-seven matchup is Wednesday night at Tropicana Field....
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Partnerships between ICE and local police surge, report finds
The number of state and local officers working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has doubled in size in the last eight months, according to a new report from the immigration reform advocacy gro...
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U.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear
Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him and his family....
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Southwest flood damage estimates are hundreds of millions for New Mexico alone
Intense rainstorms linked to a very active El Niño-driven Pacific hurricane season have left thousands of people in the Four Corners states displaced....
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Israelis vote in their highest numbers in decades in pivotal elections
Israelis voted in their highest numbers in decades in a tense national election on Tuesday to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition or change course....
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The Ebola outbreak is breaking records -- and just marked a grim milestone
The current outbreak, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now counted 10,000 patients and has spread with great speed. How can it be stopped?...
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A judge halted D.C. golf course renovations. Trump says they'll still start next month
A federal judge has barred the government from clearing more trees or making other alterations to D.C.'s East Potomac Park without proper notice. Trump says his administration will appeal....
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Bolsonaro's Party accepts Brazil election defeat, but he refuses to concede
Brazil's opposition party accepts Lula's election victory, but Flávio Bolsonaro won't concede, while President Trump calls the vote "rigged" without offering evidence....
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Discursive Verses: Jay-Z, the Super Bowl and playing with house money
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: Is the rap mogul's self-selection a crowning achievement or a final affront?...
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A 'Green Army' is out to thwart El Niño flooding
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives....
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Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership....
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How Aldi is pushing down grocery prices
The German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond....
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Polymarket has investigated 'dozens' of election-related cases
The prediction market has hired a former FBI official to make sure political insiders don't use the platform for profit from confidential election information. ...
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Can Black voting power and Trump fatigue break Mississippi's red wall?
Mississippi has the largest proportional Black population in the country. It's one reason the U.S. Senate race has seen millions in last-minute spending and high-profile campaign visits....
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Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many
Democrats hold significant advantages going into Election Day, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. But lagging enthusiasm among key groups is just one indicator that gains may not come easy....
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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or
Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or. Outside, fans packed the streets and climbed light poles near the London Palladium....
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Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Southern California
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California....
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Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory from their first World Series title after routing the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night thanks to a trio of young players who have shined in October....
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Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine
A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv....
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Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges
President Trump campaigned Monday in Mississippi, as he continued a closing midterm rally blitz that has highlighted Republicans' challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in ...
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Trump administration pushes for food assistance card upgrade to fight fraud
The proposed rule is a major step forward in addressing a form of fraud that has robbed SNAP recipients of millions....
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Judge says DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey
Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ....
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AI giant Anthropic files for an IPO that could break records
The AI company, which makes the popular Claude chatbot, has filed for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest ever....
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Australian judge rejects prisoner's human rights challenge to Vegemite ban
Andre McKechnie, 55, is serving a life sentence for murder. He took his battle for the salty, sticky, black-brown byproduct of brewing beer to the court last year. He argued being refused Vegemite bre...
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What to know about China's plenum as Xi seeks stronger party discipline
This closed-door gathering that started Monday comes about a year before Xi is expected to secure a fourth term and personnel changes to key leadership bodies....
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Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th term
Republicans are spending millions on the midterms, and they still may not win districts drawn to favor them. And, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in a stunning political comeback....
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Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan
President Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday, portraying him as a threat to national security and questioning his loyalty to the Unit...
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How AI is transforming hurricane forecasts
Hurricane forecasters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make predictions....
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Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term
Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff....
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U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health....
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Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN....
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Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado returns after months in exile
Machado announced her arrival on social media, writing "I am here. With you."...
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Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership?
Israel is holding a general election this week after years of war. For many Israelis, shaken by the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and years of war, it is the most consequential in decades....
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What makes a good spine-tingler? Stephen Graham Jones says it's all in the ending
Horror writer Stephen Graham Jones says horror's current moment is powered by more than just fear....
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The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians
The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset....
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When a teen posts a selfie, how much filter is 'too much' filter?
The recent Meta settlement includes a clause banning "cosmetic procedure filters" for teens. But defining what constitutes an extreme makeover isn't easy....
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In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country....
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Independent candidates sense a moment in the West. Democrats are hoping they're right
As they look to win the Senate, Democrats are hoping that independent candidates in Nebraska and Montana can help them topple Republicans in a part of the country where their own brand is hurting....
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More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are
The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable....
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Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
While protests in France have claimed most international attention, large demonstrations also rocked many European cities Saturday from Milan to Rome to Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana....
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Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers
Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes....
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Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims
The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs....
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Trade tariffs cause whiplash at Port Milwaukee
Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee to see how President Trump's tariffs have affected the flow of goods and impacted the regional economy....
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Ukraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions....
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Perspective: The next James Bond
A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer Drones? Killer AI? Killer lettuce?...
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Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40
Footage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed three gunmen firing shots at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak on Friday....
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Is your Medicare Advantage plan ending next year? Here's what to know
Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, and for as many as 5 million seniors, it will be important to log on and pick a new plan....
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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies
The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are havin...
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